During the webinar, presenter Kevin Connell, World Authority on Background Checks™ will dissect the common myths surrounding employee criminal background checks.

Often times, employers become confused and frustrated as they try to determine the truth about criminal background checks. Those who attempt to navigate their way through the mounds of online information can run into some major dilemmas.

Connell will pull back the curtain on:

• Criminal records, what can you really get online?

• Debunking the myths, can you find out everything about somebody on the web?

• Are criminal background databases a good tool or a headache to avoid?

• What is “Ban the Box” and how does it affect criminal background checks for employment?

Connell is here to help! Kevin is dedicated to helping employers hire the right people.

In this Complimentary webinar, Connell will help demystify the criminal background check process and explain the best way to obtain and utilize these records.

In addition, insights and best practices will be discussed about the EEOC’s New Guidance on Criminal Background Checks, as well as Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the FTC enforcement regarding background screening.

The $2.6 Million Dollar Fine against HireRight (August 2012) will be examined.

This program has been approved for one (1) recertification credit hour toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.

“The use of this HRCI seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.”

You are invited to attend the webinar: “Insider Secrets of Criminal Background Checks,” on Thursday August 16th @ 11:00 AM EST.

In “Insider Secrets of Criminal Background Checks,” background screening expert Kevin Connell will dissect the common myths surrounding employee criminal record checks.

Often times, employers become confused and frustrated as they try to determine the truth about criminal background checks.

Those who attempt to navigate their way through the mounds of online information can run into some major dilemmas.

“All too often, hiring managers will try to use “free” information located on Google to vet a new hire” stated Connell, “whether the intent is to save time or money, not using the proper employment screening protocols may result in a hiring disaster.”

Connell will pull back the curtain on:

• Criminal records, what can you really get online?

• Debunking the myths, does Google really search everything?

• Who is policing the internet for accuracy?

• What are the best search practices?

• Are criminal background databases worth it?

• What is “Ban the Box” and how does it affect criminal background checks for employment?

Connell is here to help! Kevin is dedicated to helping employers hire the right people.

In this Complimentary webinar, he will answer many frequently asked questions such as the ones above as well as demystify the availability of criminal background checks in the US and explain the best way to obtain and utilize these records.

The webinar will conclude with a question and answer session where Kevin will open up discussion and address your personal questions and concerns.

AccuScreen.com CEO Kevin Connell will be conducting a webinar that has been pre-approved for HRCI credits by the Human Resources Certification Institute.

Recruiters and HR professionals are becoming more vigilant about pre-employment screening as each new hire takes on even greater importance in today’s economy. In this webinar, Connell will present best practices in employment background screening techniques, such as criminal background checks and identity verification.

Connell will also shed light on the most common types of lawsuits as a result of resume fraud; Connell will also reveal the latest trends in Negligent Hiring and Negligent Retention and how HR professionals can reduce such risks.

The final part of the webinar Connell will cover the EEOC’s “New “ Enforcement Guidelines on Criminal Background Checks. Connell will cover the “Quayle Amendment” and how this may effect what employers do in their background check policies and practices.

“Effective employment screening is often one of the best tools any company can put to use in hiring higher quality, productive and loyal employees. I want to show companies how to go about this important vetting process accurately and compliantly.” Connell said.

In his years of seeing the hiring process change with the economy, Connell has gathered best practices, tips and tricks to screen new employees. His presentation, “Resume Fraud, Negligent Hiring Prevention Strategies & EEOC Compliance Best Practices” will reveal:

–        How to verify authenticity of collected information,

–        The pitfalls of not doing a thorough pre-employment screening.

–        3 Critical moves to Comply with the EEOC’s New Criminal Background Check Compliance

“We want to make sure that companies are hiring the right employees, investing in hiring assets and not liabilities. We’re looking forward to this opportunity to help recruiters and HR specialists feel more confident in their new hires,” said Connell, CEO and founder of AccuScreen.com (http://www.accuscreen.com)